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A bit personal... regarding why I missed Lawgiver this cyear

Started by Bat King, 24 July, 2016, 11:34:44 AM

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Bat King

This was hard to write and a hard decision to write in the first place. I am not an attention seeker, I'm pretty reserved really. But I hope others will think about their health after what happened to me.

There are some unpleasant things in the article.

https://judgetutorsemple.wordpress.com/2016/07/24/dont-take-your-health-for-granted-mh-potential-triggers-crisis-surgery-death-eating-disorders/
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TordelBack

Damn, Bat King but you are one tough bastard! I'd have been eating my lawgiver right after 'possible penectomy', never mind all the rest. I lost my grandfather and my favourite uncle to undiagnosed diabetes, and very nearly my father too, so I can only applaud you for trying to spread the word, however hard for you personally. All I could think of reading your post was this:


Bolt-01

Glad to know you are still about BK. That is a heck of a tale and I'm glad you were able to write it.

Dave

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JayzusB.Christ

Feck. Glad you're still with us, BK. (And that your, er, old chap is still intact!)  Keep the chin up; you're clearly a hard bastard and will get through the rest of it ok.
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Jim_Campbell

Bloody hell. What a horror story. I'm just in awe of your determination in the face of all that.
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Colin YNWA

I very rarely use this place to discuss personal things - lesson learnt a long time ago. So when someone who does likewise choices to do so I take note as its not doubt something worth reading, for good reasons or bad.

Thanks for finding the courage to post that Bat King. There are times when I see that the personal stuff discussed here is a real support for those writing and help draw out responses that are also supportive and beneficial to those making them. In this case it appears as though you've done this for the benefit of others and that's particularly cool. Well done for finding courage to not only fight the illness - good luck with your ongoing recovery - but sharing the experience to with those of us who could probably use the warning!

Hats (or helmets) off to you sir.

sheridan


IndigoPrime

I don't know what to say other than I'm glad you're still with us. I hope you manage to recover well.

Greg M.

Yes - can't even get my head around some of the awful things you've experienced, but very glad you're still here. Best wishes for the ongoing recovery.

ZenArcade

Ed is dead, baby Ed is...Ed is dead

Heath C Ackley

Admit it brother, you're a fighter. You've expressed this very personal account with the intent to warn others and there aren't many in this world with the courage to do that. I wish you well on your road to recovery.
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SuperSurfer

Bat King, I applaud your courage in getting through this and wish you all the best.

Credit also to the fine people looking after us in GP's surgeries and hospitals.

Bat King

Thanks all.

Aye, Surfer. I received some great care in Hospital. Yes a few staff were a bit 'this is my job' but most were 'this is my vocation'.

We often take the NHS for granted, even when we think we don't.
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Old Tankie

Glad you're on the mend.  I've come across many people who underestimate the seriousness of diabetes, especially type 2.  It really is an insidious disease.  Good luck for the future.